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[[Image:Honda-RC144.jpg|right|thumb|Honda RC144]] | [[Image:Honda-RC144.jpg|right|thumb|Honda RC144]] | ||
The '''1961 [[Honda]] RC144''' was an experiment by Honda, and one of the few racers that was not a success. | The '''1961 [[Honda]] RC144''' was an experiment by Honda, and one of the few racers that was not a success. It was one of only early racing bike by Honda that was a [[two stroke]]. | ||
It had a long stroke engine with a bore and stroke of 42 x 45 mm, with the cylinders inclined under 10 degrees, and with two valves per cylinder. The engine had wet sump lubrication and a six-speed gearbox. | It had a long stroke engine with a bore and stroke of 42 x 45 mm, with the cylinders inclined under 10 degrees, and with two valves per cylinder. The engine had wet sump lubrication and a six-speed gearbox. |